About the Exhibit

Each year, Harriman students travel abroad to conduct research, study languages, and experience cultural immersion in East-Central Europe & Eurasia. The photographs in this exhibition reflect the diversity of their experiences, capturing both the excitement of the region’s cities and the pastoral beauty of its landscapes. Each one captures a simple truth: there is no greater teacher than experience.

The countries represented include Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan,  Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Featured photographers include: Elias Allen, Nicholas Dore, Kirill Chmel, Janat Kalmakova, Nickolas Khimerik, Emma Larson, Boyang Liu, Aleksandar Momcilovic, Grace Powers, Estelle Sagmal, Alena Struzh, Maxim Visnovsky.

An exhibit opening reception will take place on September 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Learn more >>

Please note that all attendees must follow Columbia’s COVID-19 Policies and Guidelines. Columbia University is committed to protecting the health and safety of its community.

Registration and government ID are required to visit the exhibit. Please email harriman@columbia.edu no later than 48 hrs before entry to register.